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GRIMSBY Town skipper Craig Disley should be fit and available for this evening's friendly with Mansfield Town (7pm). Having sustained a knee injury in last week's clash at Matlock, the captain sat out Tuesday night's defeat to Doncaster Rovers. But manager Paul Hurst is hopeful he will be available for tonight's encounter at Blundell Park. "Craig trained yesterday and seemed to come through with no problem," said Hurst. "In terms of his spring, winning his headers and the way he is moving, he looked fine. "I'll just check that with him, but hopefully he'll be involved tonight."

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July 24, 2014, 11:34 pm

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GRIMSBY boxer Kevin Hooper will enter Manchester Arena tomorrow night at 9st 9lbs. The 30-year-old faces Liam Walsh in a clash screened live on BoxNation. Walsh, meanwhile, has tipped the scales at 9st 9lbs as the lightweights prepare to battle over ten rounds. Keep track of the latest from 'Super Hooper' in the Telegraph or at www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/sport

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July 24, 2014, 11:34 pm

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JON-PAUL Pittman seems certain to start tonight's friendly between Grimsby Town and Mansfield. The trialist striker made a good first impression against Doncaster Rovers this week, and will get another chance to impress at Blundell Park this evening. "It's no secret that Jon-Paul Pittman is going to have a run-out again – I need to give him some time on the pitch," confirmed manager Paul Hurst. "Nothing has particularly changed from my first view of Jon-Paul – you can tell that he knows the game and he's got a decent touch. "But what is hard to replicate in training is how the game gets stretched at times and the movements he can make to get into areas. "Hopefully, we might see some of that this evening."

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July 24, 2014, 11:34 pm

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KEEP track of Grimsby Town's "tough" encounter against Mansfield this evening – with www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/sport The Mariners entertain the Stags at Blundell Park in their latest pre-season friendly. The action begins at 7pm, so look out for team news ahead of kick-off plus a full-time report tonight. Also, see tomorrow's Grimsby Telegraph for reaction, 'The Verdict', and action pictures from what promises to be a difficult test for the Mariners. "It will be tough," remarked Town boss Paul Hurst. "Mansfield teams are always hard to play against. That's a complement to them and not a back-handed one. "You're always in for a game with Paul Cox's teams and they achieved what we – and everyone in our league – wants to achieve a couple of seasons ago. "They found it difficult at times last season but came back pretty well, and will be attacking League Two again this season. "So I'm expecting nothing but a tough encounter and it will be a good test for us. "It's obviously only one league difference for us this time – hopefully we can make the scoreline a bit closer than on Tuesday. "Performance-wise, I was relatively happy with large parts against Doncaster, but it would be great to keep the game tighter – look to do some of the good things we did but eradicate some of the mistakes we made."

Widower distraught over order to chop down tree on late wife's grave in Scartho cemetery

July 24, 2014, 11:34 pm

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A WIDOWER says he is distraught at being forced to chop down a tree that he planted on his late wife's grave 12 years ago.

Neil Collins, 59, of Laceby, is one of a number of grieving relatives who have been given 90 days to remove trees from Scartho cemetery. If they fail to take action, North East Lincolnshire Council's employees will cut the trees down themselves.

Mr Collins, of Grimsby Road, said: "I went to try to cut it down the other day but I found it far too upsetting.

"My wife loved gardening and being outdoors and our children hang things on the conifer, especially at Christmas, because she loved the festive season.

"I can't see why the tree has to go. It's not causing any problems with her grave or any others that are nearby.

"If it was then I'd understand and cut it down instantly, but it's not.

"It just makes the grave like a nice little garden where the family can go and remember her."

Mum-of-two Jean Collins died following a road traffic collision in 2002, aged 47, and Neil plans to be buried alongside her when he passes away.

Mr Collins, who has a series of health problems, including six stents in his arteries and issues with his knees, spine and neck, added: "I'm gutted that the council will cut it down if I can't bring myself to do it.

"There are loads of far more mature trees in the cemetery that are disturbing graves, so I can't see why they don't chop those down instead."

A letter sent to Mr Collins by the council's cemetery officer reads: "I am sorry to have to write to you about this sensitive issue. We have been notified that a tree has been planted on the grave space and they are not permitted due to problems they can cause."

It states that trees can encroach on graves, affect foundations of memorials and impact on excavating for future internments, as well as making the cemetery difficult to maintain.

Councillor Dave Watson, cabinet member for environment, said: "I can confirm we have written to families about the graves in this particular section of the cemetery, asking them to remove trees that do not meet the cemetery's regulations.

"The reason for the request is due to the trees' root systems and the problems we are having with stability of memorials and subsidence. Other visitors to the cemetery have also complained that the trees are overgrowing on to their grave space.

"This programme will be rolled out throughout the cemetery a section at a time and anyone who needs further information or assistance should contact the council. Details of who to speak to are given on the letters."

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Liam Hearn set for Grimsby Town reunion as he returns to Blundell Park with new club Mansfield

July 24, 2014, 11:35 pm

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PAUL Hurst admits it will be great to see Liam Hearn run out at Blundell Park this evening – even if it isn't in the black and white stripes of Grimsby Town.

The former Mariners striker returns with new club Mansfield Town just five months after leaving Cleethorpes.

The 'Hitman' became a firm favourite with Town fans, netting 29 times in his first season, before two serious injuries effectively ended his stay.

A ruptured Achilles and a cruciate knee ligament injury led to him requesting an early release from his contract in March.

The 28-year-old has since earned a one-year deal with the Stags, and Mariners boss Hurst believes he deserves his shot at league football.

He told the Telegraph: "It will be nice to see him back on the pitch – that's the biggest thing for Liam, looking at it as a human being and a former player.

"You don't want to be in the treatment room, you want to be out playing. Liam has spent too long in the treatment room for him personally.

"I'm sure it was very hard work for him not to be out on the pitch, particularly when he'd come in and done so well.

"So from his point of view, and from knowing him, I hope that those injuries are behind him and he can get back out on the pitch regularly.

"I'm sure he'll get a good reception off the fans who turn up to the game tonight."

Hearn certainly made a decent first impression at his new club, scoring twice in Tuesday's 2-0 victory over Leeds United.

And Hurst believes his former player has all the qualities to be a success in League Two.

"Liam will be keen to impress his new manager," added Hurst. "He'll want to break into Mansfield's starting line-up when their season gets underway.

"We said all along that we had him and some others here who could certainly play in the Football League.

"It's difficult for him – and anyone – to come back from two major injuries.

"But we saw how well he looked after himself.

"Physically, he's in absolutely great condition – if he can get over those injuries it won't be problem for him."

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July 24, 2014, 11:35 pm

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A CARE agency worker was dismissed after being arrested following a crash and supporting a client "whilst under the influence of alcohol".

The incidents, which happened in February, were highlighted in a Care Quality Commission inspection report into Aamina Homecare Ltd, based in Immingham, which looks after about 130 patients across Northern and Greater Lincolnshire.

As reported, the CQC told Aamina it needs immediate improvement after failing to meet nine of 11 national standards.

Now details of further issues have come to light.

The CQC health watchdog was informed by the local authority that a member of staff had been arrested following a crash on February 14.

According to the CQC report, prior to the crash they had been "supporting a client whilst under the influence of alcohol" and the client told a relative the staff member had "appeared intoxicated". An investigation by the Ombudsman is also underway following a separate incident in January where a client died after being taken to hospital following a fall after a missed call.

Another "vulnerable" service user was left without attendance for two visits as a result of care staff "failing to have the correct keypad access code and taking the neighbours' word at face value", leading to the client being taken to hospital.

A spokesman for the firm, based in Craik Hill Avenue, said staff involved in the incidents had been dismissed and pledged that client safety and wellbeing is of "paramount importance".

He also said that the agency had since been reinspected and that they were now fully complying with CQC requirements.

When CQC inspectors previously visited in April, they found staff showed a genuine care for the people they were supporting.

But concerns were raised on a number of issues, including 62 out of 75 members of staff having not undertaken appropriate training in the safe administration of medication. Eleven staff members had not received formal training other than their induction.

CQC issued four formal warnings to the agency requiring improvements.

Aamina must also take action to address shortfalls against the additional five standards that are not being met.

The spokesman said: "We've been in operation since October 2008. We have always successfully passed CQC inspections and met all regulations and guidelines.

"There were some failings which have been dramatically improved and our inspection in July does reflect this.

"We have a new system in place that constantly tracks the movements of the care staff, so we know where they are at all times and if they are running late.

"This enables us to provide the cover where necessary and flags potential issues before they occur.

"Our client's safety and wellbeing is of paramount importance and we regularly review our procedures to make sure clients' needs always come first.

"The points which have been raised were fully investigated and the staff have been dismissed at the time of these incidents."

The report from the July inspection is in its draft stages and has not been published yet.

A statement from the North East Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group said: "The CCG is aware of the issues highlighted in the CQC report and will be working closely with the provider to ensure that the actions required to improve the quality of care are undertaken straight away.

"Aamina Homecare is not one of the CCG's commissioned lead providers with three clients using the service.

"New placements have been suspended until the actions required have been completed and the quality of care has improved to the required standard.

"People intending to access Aamina Homecare in the coming weeks should contact the Single Point of Access on 01472 256256 for information and advice. People currently using Aamina home care will be offered support to access other provision."

A spokesman for adult care at Lincolnshire County Council said: "We were fully aware of concerns raised back in April about the care provided by Aamina Homecare and have, in the three months since, been working with them alongside North Lincolnshire Council and the CQC to improve the service."

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LOOM bands make for a hot topic on today's Jeremy Vine show, just over a week after Grimsby Telegraph business editor Dave Laister and deputy editor Michelle Hurst had them under the microscope in their respective columns. Here they are: Laister's Last Word, July 15: Loom bands: Three weeks ago I'd never heard of them. Now I feel I can't escape. Away for a few days visiting family in Yorkshire, and my three-year-old daughter was approached in a park playground by another girl, at least twice her age, and asked to follow her back to a little timber hut in which she was sitting. Maybe working as a journalist has led me to fear the worst, but I wasn't many steps behind as this most innocent of scenes played out. Cautiously watching from a distance, we saw the girl, Isabelle – we later discovered – open a box and start showing our little one what was inside. It was a little bit like Pulp Fiction – I had to know what was in the case. OK, maybe it wasn't quite like Pulp Fiction, but concern got the better of my wife and I. And there they were. Hundreds of little bands, with my daughter's "new best friend" frantically threading them together. No harm, all in sight, not a problem. Five minutes later and we were about ready to go, as teatime and a hungry 10-month old should not be separated for long. Asking our daughter to say goodbye, she told us "Isabelle hasn't finished making my bracelet yet." Not sure it was for her, Isabelle reassured us it was, and we were overcome with the simple generosity and kindness displayed by this young stranger, clearly tired of tearing around after her two brothers and seeking some friendly female company. She'd even let her choose the colours of the bands, with "more pink and purple" clearly a priority as the work had progressed. We thought it was a lovely act. I contemplated giving my daughter a few coins to pass on as a thank you, and maybe even encourage that entrepreneurial spirit, but that could have opened up a whole heap of further questions. Returning home, and suddenly loom bands – flicked into my consciousness in a sunny park by the River Aire – are the source of much controversy. Eyes, fingers, accidents, etc etc. The new menace on our streets? Hardly. Like anything, if used correctly and carefully they are fine. Better than fine in fact. Crazes come and go, but one so creative has got to be good. It could be the start of an interest in textiles or proper jewellery making. At the very least you could learn a thing or two about knots and weaving. It isn't a huge leap to suggest that loom bands could plant the inspiration that could lead to the next Daniella Drapers is it? We don't ban cricket balls because they can hurt if they hit you. We simply expect people to use items in the context they are intended. The whole point of a loom band is its elasticity, apparently! As for our loom band bracelet, the only danger I see is the reaction from a certain little girl that losing or breaking it will bring.This article first appeared in July's Business Telegraph, available here as an eBook.Hearsay, July 16 THERE have been many playground crazes down the years. From marbles to hopscotch, from clackers to Rubik's Cubes. The latest is Loom bands. A very simple idea (and it's usually the simplest ones that take off the best), invented by a Malaysian after spotting his daughter making bracelets with elastic bands. So successful, in fact, that he has sold nine million Looms (a plastic board that holds the bands in place as you weave them) and some 40 million packets of Loom bands since launching them in the USA two years ago. And if you look on the bestseller list on Amazon, you will see that every item in the top 20 is Loom related. What's more, they are cheap, so parents don't have to break the bank to feed kids' latest playtime addiction. And, then, they hit the headlines. First, a warning after a child fell asleep with a couple of the small bands stretched round his fingers. Inevitably, they went purple and the subsequent warning was one that highlighted the dangers of cutting the blood supply to your extremities. Which made me think back to the days when we, as children, would deliberately wrap rubber bands round our fingers as tightly as possible to watch them go white and other colours, until we could stand it no more. Of course, it was a daft thing to do, but we were kids. And the child involved in last week's warning had fallen asleep, unintentionally leaving the bands on his fingers. In other words, it was an accident. It then prompted another warning, after a child in Cleethorpes was left blinded in one eye after a band was accidentally flicked. It's awful to even contemplate that a child could be left with sight problems as a result of this child's toy and a warning on the packet, which is what the boy's mother, Carlie Lawrence, has called for, is a sensible idea. Sad though it is, it was an accident and accidents do happen. So national headlines calling for the bands to be banned are surely over the top. At the end of the day, they are coloured elastic bands. We used to weave rubber bands when we were little, didn't you? So are they seriously suggesting a ban on all rubber bands?

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Coastguard rescues canoeists in Humber

July 25, 2014, 12:00 am

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The coastguard is urging people to wear lifejackets after being called to an incident this morning. Humber Coastguard Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre received a call at 10am over reports of two people who had fallen into the water, just west of the Humber Bridge, after their powered canoe had capsized. Humber Rescue Inshore Lifeboat and Humberside Police both attended the scene to find one of the boat's occupants clinging to his friend, who was the only one wearing a life-jacket. Graham Dawson, manager at Humber Coastguard Watch, said: "Anyone taking to the water should always wear their own properly maintained life-jacket or buoyancy aid. "If you capsize or fall in, there is never a guarantee that you will be able to find an object to cling on to. "The other occupant of the canoe was fortunate that he was able to hang on to his friend while they awaited rescue. But this can quickly become exhausting – especially in cold water." The RAF Search and Rescue helicopter, from Leconfield, lifted the canoeists aboard before they were taken to Hull Royal Infirmary for a check-up.

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July 25, 2014, 12:30 am

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Firefighters were called out to a gas leak at a property in Grimsby last night. The incident happened on Ladysmith Road and was reported at around 11.30pm. The gas was leaing from a pipe in front of the meter. Crews stemmed the leak using a special thick paste then stood by until the gas engineer arrived.

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A NEW system developed by a Cleethorpes-based company is set to change the way contractors create concrete structures for the first time in decades – helping the construction sector become greener, safer and more efficient. Inventor and Fast Form Systems managing director Tony White has launched an innovative method for forming concrete structures such as foundations and walls, which are typically used when building foundations, roads, bridges and railways to vital flood defences and many more applications. And one of the first buildings to be built using this system is the new Premier Inn 60-bedroom hotel in Cleethorpes, which is currently taking shape on Meridian Way. Mr White, who has worked in construction for more than 28 years, first starting fixing steel on Freshney Place's car parks, said: "Generations of contractors have used a very labour-intensive way to form concrete structures, which often presents safety risks and generates excessive waste timber. This just isn't right for today's construction sector as it strives to be more environmentally responsible and prevent dangers on-site, as well as build more efficiently. "We've developed a way to create concrete formwork and shuttering using re-usable, easy-fix adjustable steel brackets, which are all made and fabricated in Grimsby. "It means concrete can be cast more quickly, waste is virtually eliminated and it is also a safer way of working because the brackets can incorporate hand-rails and offer more assurance that the formwork will be structurally robust." The originality of the Fast Form Systems solution is already attracting attention for the business community, with the firm winning the Venturefest Yorkshire 2014 Investment Competition earlier this year, and a host of financial investors on board. Fast-Form was also shortlisted for the 2014 Angel Investment Awards in Liverpool. With the potential to rent the equipment it can also rule out capital costs. Mr White said: "There is so much potential for the system here in the UK and around the world and we plan to be exporting to overseas customers shortly as we have already had enquiries from North and South America and the Bahamas. "Fast Form Systems have proved themselves in a number of trials and early projects across the UK. In addition to the new Premier Inn in Cleethorpes, our recent projects include seating for the London Olympic Stadium conversion, London Mainline railway bridges, flood defence work at Littlehampton in West Sussex and we have just landed work on the prestigious Waste to Energy Power Station in Leeds for Clugston Construction Ltd. "We will receive a 'patent granted' for the system this summer and this will be a further catalyst for business growth as we are already in the process of applying for worldwide patent protection." Mr White, who was keen to run his own company, launched Orion Construction in the early Nineties, a ground-works firm supplying manpower all over the country. While doing that he decided he needed an administrative computer system. Construct It came to the fore and, in 1998, Mr White decided to concentrate on the software, basing himself at Cleethorpes Business Centre, adding financial management to the programme. Prior to the recession he diversified into hiring super cars with Aston-Hire, based in Wilton Road, Humberston. At Venturefest, Mr White beat off stiff competition to win a prize package of business support worth £52,000 His was the winning pitch from five judged by an audience of Yorkshire Association of Business Angels. The winner was selected by secret vote, with judges scoring on the originality of the product, potential market size, business model, competitive advantage, management team strength and forecasted profitability. Investment competition organiser Barbara Greaves, of YABA, said: "We saw five excellent presentations from a wide range of businesses, all capable of achieving great things. Fast Form Systems is building a business by offering environmental, safety and efficiency benefits to the construction industry."This article first appeared in July's Business Telegraph, available here as an eBook.

Grimsby's Smyths toy store to open in September

July 25, 2014, 3:21 am

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Work has started on Grimsby's new Smyths toy store. The company has confirmed it will be opening on the site of the former JJB Sports store on the Victoria Retail Park in September. It has just over 50 stores across the UK. For more details see tomorrow's Grimsby Telegraph.

Second quarter economy growth welcomed as pre-recession levels topped

July 25, 2014, 6:20 am

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LATEST GDP figures show the UK economy grew by 0.8 per cent in the second quarter of 2014, and is now 0.2 per cent better than the pre-recession level. The news has been welcomed by Prime Minister David Cameron, who has also welcomed the international Monetary Fund's prediction that the UK will have the fastest growing economy of the advanced nations. Mr Cameron said: "It is encouraging news that the economy is larger than pre-crash levels. Our Long Term Economic Plan is working and this is a major milestone." North East Lincolnshire, home to Immingham, the jewel in the Humber trading estuary, is a key facilitator of growth, with cargo, fuel and energy at the fore, as well as a key role in the chemical processing sector. Today's results show a second consecutive quarter on quarter increase of 0.8 per cent. In the latest quarter there were increases in two of the four main areas of focus; output increased by 1.0 per cent in services and 0.4 per cent in production. However, output decreased by 0.5 per cent in construction and 0.2 per cent in agriculture. The 1.0 per cent increase in services contributed 0.77 percentage points to the increase in GDP, with widespread growth in the four main areas. GDP was 3.1 per cent higher from April and June 2014 compared with the same quarter a year ago, and estimated to be 0.2 per cent above the pre-recession peak in January to March 2008. From peak to trough in 2009, the economy shrank by 7.2 per cent. Chairman of the North East Lincolnshire branch of the Federation of Small Businesses, Laura Fowler, said: "I think there is definitely optimism around. Just looking down Freeman Street recently, there is a lot of work going on, and while I know there has been money put in by the council, shop owners are doing their bit too. A lot of people are putting a real effort in. "We have the massive things going on in renewable energy, the likes of Dong Energy in particular, which is bringing a lot of opportunities, and we are happy with that. It has certainly gone down well. "I don't think we are lagging behind other areas in any way whatsoever." New Business, Enterprise and Energy Minister, Matt Hancock took to Twitter. He said: "There's much more to do to recover from Labour's Great Recession, but record jobs growth across whole country is a good start. "Jobs growth is fastest in the North East - and four fifths of new jobs are outside London. Economic growth leads to jobs and financial security. "Britain's economy will grow at nearly twice the speed of the US this year. Our long term economic plan is working." John Cridland, CBI Director-General, said: "With confidence rising and businesses investing we're starting to see a recovery built on solid foundations. We now have a strong launchpad to propel the economy forward. "Our surveys have indicated that growth has been broad-based across sectors. The latest GDP figures show that the service sector performed strongly and manufacturing output continued to rise. While it has been a disappointing quarter for the construction sector, we expect this to pick up, with demand for new housing still high. "While there are still risks to growth at home and abroad, we are hopeful the economy will keep motoring along at a steady pace for the rest of this year and next. Now it's important that we ensure everyone shares the benefits of growth, and this is a priority for business." As reported earlier this week, Councillor Chris Shaw told of the virtuous cycle of getting people back to work in a feature in the Grimsby Telegraph looking at the role of the council as economic enabler. STATE OF YORKSHIRE AND HUMBER REGION AT A GLANCE: Employment Nearly 150,000 more people are in work than in 2010 The youth claimant count has fallen by 15,500 over the last 12 months Unemployment is down by 38,000 since 2010 Almost 5,700 have gained jobs through the Regional Growth Fund and Enterprise Zones More than 226,000 apprenticeships have been created since 2010 – the third highest in the country and 60,000 more than London The value of orders in the region for construction/infrastructure in the first quarter of 2014 totalled £259 million £270 million has been given to support businesses through the Regional Growth Fund, supporting 64,000 jobs

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July 25, 2014, 10:43 am

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ALL three of Grimsby Town's trialists start this evening's friendly against Mansfield at Blundell Park (7pm). Striker Jon-Paul Pittman is once again joined by midfielder Craig Clay and forward Joe Ironside in the starting XI. Former Mariner Liam Hearn begins on the bench for the League Two side following his Town departure in March. TOWN: McKeown, Bignot, Magnay, Doig, Thomas, Mackreth, Clay, Brown, McLaughlin, Pittman, Ironside. Subs: Pearson, Bastock, Disley, Hannah, Neilson, John-Lewis, Humble, Walker, Arnold.

FULL-TIME: Grimsby Town 0, Mansfield 1

July 25, 2014, 12:50 pm

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GRIMSBY Town's pre-season preparations continued this evening with a 1-0 home defeat to League Two Mansfield. Paddy McLauglin had perhaps the Mariners' best two chances of the first half - testing Stags keeper Sascha Studer with a fine volley before heading against the post. However, it was the visitors who took the lead when James McKeown parried Ollie Palmer's drive in the 43rd minute, only for Matt Rhead to tap home the rebound. After the break, subsitutes Lenell John-Lewis and Ross Hannah both came within inches of giving Town a deserved equaliser. But the only real moment for the home supporters to cheer was the arrival of former favourite Liam Hearn, off the bench. Carl Magnay and Craig Disley went close late on and, although the Stags held on for their victory, it was a far more organised and encouraging performance from the Mariners. See tomorrow's Grimsby Telegraph for a full match report, action pictures and reaction. TOWN: McKeown, Bignot, Magnay, Doig, Thomas, Mackreth (Arnold 69), Clay (Disley 46), Brown, McLaughlin (Neilson 71), Pittman (John-Lewis 46), Ironside (Hannah 46). Not used: Pearson, Bastock, Humble, Walker, Winfarrah, Nsiala.

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Cleethorpes golfer India Clyburn wins Scots title by record margin!

July 25, 2014, 11:45 pm

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ENGLAND girl international India Clyburn shot a nine-under par 65 yesterday to sweep to a superb 12-shot win in the Scottish Ladies' junior open stroke play championship at Alloa.

The 17-year-old from Cleethorpes finished the event on 15-under par after playing perfect golf in the final round.

She was bogey-free and scored seven birdies and an eagle – holing a wedge shot from 80 yards for a two on the 10th.

She also won the Under-18 trophy and her 12-shot victory is the biggest winning margin in the tournament's history.

The joint runners-up were Scotland's Jess Meek, Gabrielle MacDonald and Hannah McCook, who all scored three-under par for the Under-21 championship.

Two other English players – both from Lancashire – finished in the top ten: Roanne Tomlinson (Haydock Park) tied fifth on level par and Eloise Healey (West Lancs) tied seventh on one-over.

This is India's biggest win – and one of the first to congratulate her by text was her sister, Holly, a former Curtis Cup player and now a winner on the Ladies European Tour.

India is a member of Woodhall Spa Golf Club.

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July 25, 2014, 11:45 pm

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CLEETHORPES MP Martin Vickers has presented a petition to parliament opposing the planned redundancies at North East Lincolnshire Council's Young People's Support Services.

As previously reported, 41 jobs are to go as part of ongoing budget cuts at the authority.

A total of 135 employees were involved in a consultation aimed at saving £920,000 from the service's budget.

The move has prompted fears for the future of the borough's six young people's centres, which will no longer be manned by council staff.

However, the authority is hoping to have new providers running them by the start of the autumn term.

Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr Vickers said: "I rise to present a petition on behalf of petitioners from the Haverstoe and Croft Baker wards in Cleethorpes and the wider area of north-east Lincolnshire, who are greatly concerned at proposals from North East Lincolnshire Council to close youth centres in the borough and, in the jargon, to reconfigure the council's youth services.

"Four of the centres are in the neighbouring constituency of Great Grimsby, but of the two in the Cleethorpes constituency, one has acceptable alternative provision but the centre known as "Trin" in Trinity Road, Cleethorpes, is greatly valued by local youngsters.

"I have visited it on a number of occasions and on one of those occasions was accompanied by the Humberside police commissioner, Matthew Grove who, like me, was extremely supportive of the work done there by the youth leader Cazzie Adams and her team.

"The petitioners believe the proposals are "unfair to young people" and could lead to an increase in antisocial behaviour and the loss of "up to 24 jobs".

They urge the council to urgently reconsider their decision to close the youth centres."

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FANCY lining-up alongside your favourite Mariners for this season's official team photo?

In partnership with the club, the Grimsby Telegraph is offering a deserving youngster the chance to be part of the squad for a day.

The lucky winner, as chosen by us, will take pride of place as Town get together for their annual open day at Blundell Park on Thursday.

He or she will be presented with a full home kit to wear on the occasion, so they will look exactly the same as captain Craig Disley and the boys.

Perhaps you know someone who has battled through illness, or has achieved something wonderful at school?

Well their reward could be a memorable afternoon with the famous black and whites, and they will even be able to take home a special copy of the photo.

Mariners press officer Dale Ladson said: "It's a great chance for a deserving youngster to meet their favourite Town players.

"We strive to reach out to the community, and being part of a pro football team – even for an afternoon – is a great way to do that.

"There are lots of kids out there who deserve something like this to look forward to, so hopefully we can make one of their dreams come true."

Meanwhile, the club are also offering two fans the opportunity to bid to be part of their own team photo – alongside Paul Hurst and his 2014-2015 squad.

Details of that competition can be found online at www.grimsby-townfc.co.uk

The closing date for the Telegraph nominations is Tuesday, July 29, at 2pm.

Nominees must be under-18, and can be put forward by e-mailing liam.wood@gsmg.co.uk – please include a name, age, contact details and reasons why they should be chosen.

Our winner will be notified by telephone on Tuesday evening.

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July 25, 2014, 11:48 pm

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A DRUNKEN troublemaker angrily brandished a knife outside a pub after he was refused entry to the premises.

A doorman tried to wrestle the knife out of his hand and had to bite him to force him to release his grip, a court heard.

Phillip Blagden, 28, of Stanage Walk, Grimsby, admitted affray and having a knife in public on April 19.

Craig Lowe, prosecuting, told Grimsby Crown Court that Blagden was ejected from the Lighthouse public house in Sea Road, Cleethorpes, while heavily drunk.

He was not happy about that and went to his sister's house nearby, where he armed himself with a serrated kitchen knife, and returned to the Lighthouse.

He queued to get in with other members of the public but was recognised by door staff after the earlier incident.

He was told he could not come back in but brandished a knife while on the stairs of the premises.

A doorman went to confront him and Blagden brandished the knife. There was a struggle as the doorman tried to disarm him and Blagden tried to get his hand free with the knife.

He was finally disarmed by the doorman who bit him on the hand to force him to release his grip on the knife.

A member of the public also helped but he received a pin-prick cut to his hand. He did not make a complaint or receive medical attention.

The knife was thrown into a flower bed.

Nigel Sloane, mitigating, said Blagden had been drinking heavily and admitted he had a long-standing alcohol problem.

He sometimes drank heavily every day and had in the past been helped by the community alcohol team.

"He is determined to address his problems," said Mr Sloane.

Blagden was in breach of a 16-week suspended prison sentence imposed by Grimsby magistrates on August 30 for assault and criminal damage.

Judge David Tremberg said Blagden used the knife "to put the fear of God up people" and he had a history of using weapons to frighten people when he was angry and drunk.

"All too often, that can lead to somebody being seriously hurt," said Judge Tremberg.

"What you did was chilling and people must be deterred from this type of offending. Somebody could have been seriously injured here."

Blagden was jailed for two-and-a-half years.

Roadworks close major Grimsby road overnight for two weeks

July 25, 2014, 11:49 pm

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MOTORISTS are being reminded that overnight road closures will be in place in Bargate, Grimsby, for two weeks starting from Monday to allow for the road to be resurfaced.

The works will also involve the replacement of channels and traffic signal loops, as well as carrying out the carriageway resurfacing and new road markings.

A full overnight road closure between 7pm and 6am will be in place and motorists are advised to find an alternative route during this period.

Advanced warning signs have been displayed and local diversion routes will be put in place.

North East Lincoln shire Council, working in Partnership with Cofely, is carrying out the works along the stretch of Bargate between the Nuns Corner roundabout and the Fryston Corner junction, including the junction itself.

North East Lincolnshire Council has apologised for any inconvenience caused by the works.